Study of Peter 1 & 2: Chapter 3 Verses 11-15...

11 He must turn away from evil and do good;

He must seek peace and pursue it.

12 For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous,

And His ears attend to their prayer,

But the face of the Lord is against evildoers.”

13 And who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be in dread, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect;

Verse 11

From what I researched it does not tell me who he is specifically. One referred to King David.

He could mean husbands as that is what was talked about in the above verses.

But the NIV says they.

I believe this a word to them at the time and for us today to turn from evil and do good.

We must seek peace and pursue it.

14 Turn from evil and do good;

Seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14

Verse 12

It goes on to further say the eyes of the lord are on those who are righteous.

And then it says His ears will hear their prayers.

But for those who are evildoers the Lord's face is turned against them.

15 The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous,

And His ears are toward their cry for help. Psalm 34:15

Verse 13

Who can harm you if you are doing good meaning God will protect you if you do good.

7 When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,

He causes even his enemies to make peace with him. Proverbs 16:7

Verse 14

But even if you are righteous, you still may suffer but do not be afraid of their intimidation and don't be in dread.

10 “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

Verse 15

Tell us what we are to do instead:

We are to have Jesus in our hearts, be ready to tell people who we have hope in with respect and gentleness.

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1 Peter 1:3